Religion & Spirituality - 2 November 2006

I have been asked to write a letter of encouragement for a friend, and have no clue what to say. I'm not completely sure what the Walk to Emmaus weekend is, and need a little help getting started.

2006-11-02 03:32:33 · 10 answers · asked by TL1004 1

The biggest current gap in science seems to be this: "What caused the Big Bang?" (Some may have hypothesized, but evidence remains hard to gather.)

But even assuming that God the creator caused the Big Bang to occur, there's no reason to assume anything else about God. Thousands of religions have arisen on this planet, and each has described God differently, sometimes vastly differently. Why would you assume your faith has a greater claim on God's nature than any other?

2006-11-02 03:32:07 · 12 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

I just read another - and quite interesting - question about what the problem is that some religious people have with gay sex and gay marriage. And again, there it was - "God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve". Please, people, restore my faith in the human race and move past this phrase, which is only used, surely, because of the lame rhyme. Surely no-one actually believes that it's a valid argument, do they? Please, people, I need to believe there's hope for our brains yet...Help me out here...

2006-11-02 03:31:54 · 33 answers · asked by mdfalco71 6

Please note that i ask out of interest so no stupid answers, thanks

2006-11-02 03:29:11 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't understand the reasoning behind this. Is it because Christians do not accept theories of man as true and correct?
Is it because all scientific reasons explaining where Earth and man came from are only theory.
I have news for all of you. I have studied the big bang theory, and I have studied the theory of evolution. I've even studied mythology and other religions. It is all hogwash. Scientists cannot convince themselves that evolution happend, nor the big bang. The only truth is in Him. Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.

Who is truly closed minded? Those who only believe in what they can see, or those who can believe in what they have never seen?
Who has the harder belief? Those that listen to what man says, or those who obey God's word. It is easier to believe in what you can see.
May I suggest to evolutionist- don't believe in what a scientist said, do the research youself and see what you find. Do the same with the Bible.

2006-11-02 03:28:23 · 24 answers · asked by 2ndammendmentsupporter 3

What do you like to praise God about? What is praise?

2006-11-02 03:28:17 · 11 answers · asked by Bad Cosmo 4

2006-11-02 03:27:33 · 7 answers · asked by lonetraveler 5

Have you checked into Jehovah's Witnesses at your local Kingdom Hall?

2006-11-02 03:27:20 · 2 answers · asked by Sparkle1 6

Honestly! Don't you think that the main reason why there are now more behavior problems in schools is because the kids either aren't being disciplined effectively at home or that they are hanging out with the wrong crowd? Isn't it a bit simplistic to think that school prayer would cure all societal ills? After all, how many religious hypocrites have you seen attending worship services? Religion is NOT a panacea!

2006-11-02 03:26:06 · 27 answers · asked by tangerine 7

Lets think now?

Alot of wars have been fueled by religious beliefs...

but...

Try to imagine life without morals..

2006-11-02 03:24:23 · 14 answers · asked by columbiatre 2

2006-11-02 03:24:09 · 10 answers · asked by elaine_brc 1

are there any important dates that christians celebrate?
does christianity teach certain desired behaviour or conduct relating to work?
what are the roles of men and women?
any teachings or beliefs on material success or wealth?

2006-11-02 03:24:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 03:23:23 · 15 answers · asked by sina g 1

2006-11-02 03:21:19 · 11 answers · asked by sam 1

2006-11-02 03:18:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there any Christians (particularly Baptist) out there who have ever been saved by Jesus Christ and experienced all He had to offer and then changed your mind and decided it wasn't what you wanted?
I don't mean you just went to church I mean you truly believed and got saved.

2006-11-02 03:18:41 · 9 answers · asked by me 4

Scientifically speaking -- oops, I may not be qualifed as a scientist though -- the Universe emerged from nothing. And then, it will eventually be destroyed completely into nothing. I feel as if I were in a hotel room with somebody else in the other room playing with the light switch to turn the light in my room on and of.
How about you?

2006-11-02 03:15:12 · 4 answers · asked by techeroflogic 2

have you ever thought obout starting a mirror book?
it's a book where you record your religious jorney, you put down the prayers you make and how you set up your altar what you are doing to become one of gods chosen to become a priest/ess to teach others, what you do on your travels ect. ect.

i'm starting one because it will be like a gospel :) not as important, but it is like one, it is my book in the bible, a record of my walk with god.

2006-11-02 03:15:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

To have them believe or not to believe, that is the question. Will you raise your child to believe in Santa Claus?

2006-11-02 03:12:40 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 03:12:10 · 9 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

After all, the Book of Genesis states more or less that God has made people the custodians of the earth. Custodianship implies that it's our job to take care of it. However, there are some Christians who either believe that global warming isn't real or that it isn't important since the End Times are coming, anyway.

2006-11-02 03:11:43 · 8 answers · asked by tangerine 7

And He put this little dot there in a special spot of His own preference and it became an absolute frame of reference?
And the whole process without playing with dice(Einstein's statement)?

2006-11-02 03:11:36 · 8 answers · asked by goring 6

2006-11-02 03:09:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was raised as a Christian, and I think my religious education was very thorough. I also have done a lot of independent reading as an adult to expand my knowledge, but surprisingly I have met many Christians who do not know what the Council of Nicea was, who don't know about the political and social conditions of the world during the lifetime of Jesus and things I would think any well-informed religious person should know about their faith.

My question to you all is, what do you actually learn about the history of the Church from your religious education? Do you only study scripture? How does church history influence your beliefs?

Please keep this civil. It's a genuine question, not meant to be malicious or attacking.

2006-11-02 03:06:24 · 19 answers · asked by E D 4

why is it so many people believe in all this rubbish that some cave man made up and that has been spun out of proportion over thousands of years.
arguing over rubbish "ooooh my gods better than yours, my god will get me in to heaven"
"heaven" what the "hell" is that? heaven, its that couple of seconds just before you empty your load in your girlfriend. o and most of you religious people wouldn't even know what that is like would you.

2006-11-02 03:03:37 · 14 answers · asked by tjpimpin 2

There is so much evil in the world, so much envy, jealousy, bitterness, and hatred, all radiating like ripples in our pond, called life, creating a muddy shoreline where nothing grows, that smells foul and is unpleasant for any journey.

What then if evil can multiply through the course of cause and effect in this manner might we do to cultivate kindness and smiles?

THINK WHAT YOU MIGHT DO TODAY FOR SOMEONE that might turn the tide and begin to mend the shores of our existence?

What will you do this day?


And for those who didn't like the way I asked above:

What can you do on this day to cultivate happiness, joy and peace?

EX:
1) Pay for a person's bridge toll?
2) Pay for someone's gas that is obviously scraping up change from the floor of their car?
3) Let the person who has been trying to merge into traffic, merge safely and without a scowl on your face?
4) Open a door for someone?
5) Smile, sincerely?
6) Carry groceries
7) Rake your neighbor's leaves-They are from your tree!

2006-11-02 03:03:27 · 15 answers · asked by NONAME 4

I am a Christian, but I don't understand how Christians can say that to be a Christian you must be a republican. Here are a few reasons:
-Peace centered teachings like Jesus' would obviously be against war, but we have Iraq
-If God created the world we should love it and take care of it, but the republicans are obviously not a pro-environment party
-Repbulicans often get elected because they say they will push "morality." But abortion is still legal (for example), and the whole Foley incident happened. So it might be logical to conclude that republicans merely USE morality.
So really this question is possed to Christians who think that you can not be a Christian if you are not a republican. Why do you think that?

2006-11-02 03:03:16 · 12 answers · asked by darvinwallis 2

2006-11-02 03:01:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

that person or Jesus?

2006-11-02 02:59:35 · 19 answers · asked by Midge 7

we, borg pet just spend time with doctors of the happiness theory. what do you good folks think?

2006-11-02 02:59:13 · 8 answers · asked by BorgPet6of10 2